Penn State Industries Table Saw Dust Collection Guard

[james gerus]

I have the Penn State Guard and am happy with it on a 52 inch wide Unisaw. When ripping narrow pieces you need to raise the guard above the fence. Jim

[glenn bradley]

My biggest question has always been how can you guys stand to work with those contraptions in your way? Seems to me it would be more of a hassle than anything. But then again, maybe not ever having one doesn't allow me to understand them.

I only find them practical for sheet goods or ripping reasonably wide stock. In those situations they really help keep the spoil under control. Mine swings easily out of the way for sled or other jig cuts, miter gauge work etc. It is only in play around 10% of the time, if that, for me. I thought I would use it more but as it turns out, the things I enjoy doing don't include sheet goods as a rule. For folks who do a lot of sheet work, cabinet carcasses, bookshelves, etc. they would be more valuable I would think.